Sr. Software Developer ( .Net Core )

Careington is a solutions-oriented company. An established leader, we have been a trailblazer in the field of discount health care since 1979. Over the years, our mission has remained the same, to create discount health programs that are marketable to the employer, profitable to the provider and economical for the member. In response to a growing demand for our products and services in recent years, our growth means that we continuously strive to recruit innovators to join our fast-paced, forward-thinking team. 

We are based in Frisco, TX and employ prospective candidates who are able to work a hybrid, up to 3 days per week in the office.

We are seeking a Sr. Software Developer who is passionate about enabling a great member experience with emerging technologies to join our team. This position leads high-impact initiatives and drives innovation across multiple teams and ensures alignment with long-term business goals. You’ll help identify issues with the current architecture and determine how to evolve the current architecture in an incremental manner. You will be hands-on so should be comfortable in C# , .Net Core, Web Application Architecture, and Cloud Architecture. You will be given the opportunity to identify the best approach needed to evolve the current architecture to one that positions Careington for the future. This role requires being comfortable with leading, dealing with ambiguity, and driving through obstacles.

Position Overview & Responsibilities:

• Develops software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle. Takes ownership of the project.

• Translate and document business needs into technical requirements using deep dive sessions with business and technical teams.

• Define standard development practices to follow and gate check development milestones for compliance.

• Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.

• Improves operations by conducting systems analysis, recommending changes in policies and procedures.

• Updates job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment, participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

• Protects projects by keeping information confidential.

• Provide information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and support issues.

• Accomplishes technical and organizational mission by delivering project milestones as agreed.

• Supports and develops software developers by providing advice, coaching and educational opportunities.

Qualifications & Requirements: 

• 7+ years of practical experience as a .NET (version 6 or higher) Developer, both on front and back end.

• Advanced knowledge of object-oriented concepts, design patterns and development processes

• Grounded understanding of iterative development practices, including Agile, SCRUM, etc.

• Experience developing test cases. TDD is a plus.

• Experience with regulated application development (HIPAA, PCI) are a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required

Skills & Abilities:

• Technical knowledge includes: C#, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, SQL Server 2008 or newer programming (stored procedures, database design, etc.), MVC, JQuery, JavaScript, Web Services, Microservices, Angular, TFS, HTML, CSS, XML, LINQ & Entity Framework a plus

• Exposure building native cloud applications in Microsoft Azure cloud is preferred

• Hands on CI/CD experience using Azure DevOps is preferred

• Proficiency with Visio, Excel, and Project Planning tools a plus, SQL Server database administration a plus

• Technical abilities include Software Design, Documentation, and Testing, General Programming Skills, Software Development Fundamentals, Software Development Process, Software Requirements.

• Leadership Abilities: Teamwork Development, Coaching, and Excellent communication skills

 

Education:

• Bachelor's degree within Computer Science or related field